MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Tim Holden Campaign

Steny H. Hoyer, US House Democratic Whip to visit Northampton County on behalf of Tim Holden

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2012

Easton, PA – Congressman Tim Holden's campaign announced today that Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, the Democratic Whip in the US House of Representatives and number two ranking Democratic member in the House will visit Northampton County to campaign on behalf of Congressman Holden. Holden will welcome Hoyer to the Lehigh Valley on Friday, March 23.

They will make two stops in Northampton County where they will be available to the press. Planned stops include an 11AM tour of C. F. Martin & Co.’s world-famous guitar factory in Nazareth, PA followed by a 12:30PM stop for lunch at Josie’ New York Deli in Center Square in Downtown Easton.

"I am thrilled to welcome my good friend Steny Hoyer to the new 17th Congressional District," said Congressman Tim Holden. "I would like to thank the people at C.F. Martin & Co, who produce a world-class, American-made product right here in the Lehigh Valley. We’re looking forward to the tour of the guitar factory and to having lunch at a local Easton institution, Josie’s New York Deli.

Holden ended saying, “I am honored to have the support of such a strong Democratic leader in Steny Hoyer and look forward to working with him for many years to come in Congress.”

“It is my pleasure to visit the Lehigh Valley on behalf of a good friend and great member of Congress, Tim Holden,” said Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. “We need more representatives like Tim Holden in Washington to support President Obama’s agenda and keep up the fight against Republicans in Congress who are pursuing the wrong priorities for America.

“I am proud to support Tim Holden, because he is focused on creating jobs, protecting seniors, and will continue to be a strong advocate on behalf of our veterans,” concluded Hoyer.